How to pronounce photobomb
Say it like FOH-toh-bom. Photobomb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- toh
- bom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photobomb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of photobomb
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FOH-toh-bom.
What does photobomb mean?
- To unexpectedly appear in a photograph, especially so as to ruin the picture.
- An act of photobombing.
- A photo containing someone or something that is photobombing.
Where does photobomb come from?
From photo + bomb.
Questions about saying photobomb
How do you pronounce photobomb?
Say FOH-toh-bom. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊtoʊˌbɑm/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊtəʊˌbɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photobomb?
Photobomb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · toh · bom.
Is photobomb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfəʊtəʊˌbɒm/ (FOH-toh-bom).